strange cover on disc brakes?
2nd Gear
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From: Swamplands of NJ
RE: strange cover on disc brakes?
The infamous “UFO” brake rotor. The caliper grabs on the inside, offering a much bigger rotor surface area - in theory. In practice they suck! Prone to warping and very expensive to replace ($250 each on ebay) and difficult to find someone capable or resurfacing the darn thing. These were primarily found on the early V8 Quattro models and the 1991 20V turbo 200 Quattro. Many owners chose to replace them with parts from the conventional 10V turbo models.
1st Gear
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RE: strange cover on disc brakes?
It's called the UFO brakes, the Caliper is mounted inside the rotor, effectively giving a larger swept area for better braking. Google is your friend.
edit: Doh, too late, he described it better anyway
edit: Doh, too late, he described it better anyway
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